Matt Ward
Assistant Director
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Matt has been a cornerstone to the success of the Star Camps program. He has been a counselor turned assistant director for over 20 years, and before that was a camper himself. When asked what what keeps him coming back to camp he said, “it’s the relationships that I get to build and sustain with kids over the years!” When not at camp, Matt works at The Fenn School, where he is chair of the Social Studies department and serves as the varsity lacrosse coach. At Skidmore, Matt was the captian of this college lacrosse team and while at CCHS, Matt was captain of both the football and lacrosse teams. He continues to have a passion for sports and shares it with his campers. His favorite aspect of working at Star Camps is the opportunity to “work with former campers turned staffers and see them give back the energy that they received in their days of camping.” Matt said, “Star Camps is a wonderful place to work during the summer!” Star Camps is lucky to have you, Matt.
Nat Carr
Director
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Nat Carr has been around Star Camps for a long time, a very long time. He said, “I first attended Star Camps as a camper in 1991, then became a staffer in 1997, and later became director in 2013. All together, I’ve spent over 30 summers at Star Camps.” There are many reasons why he returns to camp year after year. “Star Camps has been a place where I have always had a lot of fun doing something that I love - playing sports. Star Camps also serves as a reunion of friends and colleagues. There are countless members of our community who I have spent the last 5, 10, 20, or more years with. One of my favorite aspects of camp is reconnecting with campers and staff and watching their growth over the years.” During the academic school year, Nat serves as Head of the Lower School and Assistant Head of School at The Fenn School in Concord.
Ben Smith
Assistant Director
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Ben Smith has been a cornerstone of the Star Camps experience for more than 30 years. Fun fact: he even remembers coaching Nat Carr back in the day! A talented multi-sport coach with a special love for baseball, Ben brings his passion for athletics, deep knowledge of the games, and an exceptional ability to connect with kids to each day of camp. Ben has coached athletes at every level across many sports, including football, baseball, soccer, and basketball, and has served as a mentor to countless rising Star Camps coaches over the years. During registration, families often share that one of the reasons campers choose Star Camps is the chance to play sports with Ben — a true testament to his impact. Outside of camp, Ben serves as the Athletic Director at The Fenn School. And it’s no surprise that his talents run in the family: both his son and daughter are beloved Star Camps coaches as well.